INTRO

Follonico is a boutique Tuscan farmhouse that is both serene and sensual, cleverly narrating the simple rural rhythms of a countryside Italian lifestyle. This once forgotten aged farmhouse, now lovingly preserved, is brimming with a curatorial interior collage of salvage, vintage, worn imperfection and a splash of romantic escapism.

Soft and delicate yet bold and creative, romantic Follonico is a tale of architectural heritage that conjures the unscripted delights of fresh eggs, mouth-tingling cheeses and baby lambs – this boutique B&B heralds Tuscany raw and un-engineered, with a theatrical touch of bohemia.

Culture, beauty & wines - not sure which order but hey - this is serous wine country - Montalcino producing the Brunello and Montepulciano. Then head off to Pienza for culture and beauty in Montefollonico

LOCATION

Idyllic rural setting overlooking sloping vineyards of southern Tuscany just a few kms from the village of Montefollonico, sort of between Siena and Perugia and close to Montepulciano with Pienza and the Val d'Orcia on your doorstep.

Sleeping here is like stealing a night with Alice in Wonderland - theatrics and fairy-like styling evoke a whole new meaning to rough-luxe

ROOMS

Even the sheep here are in the slow lane - dive into the freshest farmhouse produce, all organic and pure.

FOODIE

With fresh organic foods growing literally on their doorstep, it comes as no wonder that a Slow-Food philosophy hits the foodie agenda here - everything is either sourced from their own produce and up to a max. 30km away, for all the fresh organic deliciousness of Tuscany.

Locals supply Follinico with an original taste of the land using techniques on hand for generations. Simple, honest & delicious - what more could you ask for on a holiday in Tuscany?

Creative spirits runs this place with such heart - you will always remember your stay here with them

OWNERS

Fabio Firli & Suzanne Simons are creative soul mates – they have realized their dream of restoration and have given this corner of Tuscany a delight of imagination.

Avid foodies, animal lovers, dreamers and creative – qualities that have sparked a romance of a house filled with their visions, playfulness and lovely quirky eccentricities.

They have staged a performance of the Toscana we all dream of finding.

Italy

The Italian region of Tuscany is tailor-made for romance, so it’s no wonder it was the muse for films ranging from 'Under the Tuscan Sun' to 'Stealing Beauty'. A “nation within a nation”, its vibrant culture gave birth to the Italian Renaissance, the dazzling city of Florence, and museums such as the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace.

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